Soap Analysis: Quality, Safety and Performance Tests

Why Choose Natural Soap? What are the Types and Benefits?

Daily Soap Use

We use many cosmetic products on a daily basis. We can think of hand cream as the simplest. Even a hand cream contains many chemicals. The fact that cosmetic products contain so many chemicals has led the consumer to natural products.

The most popular products are natural soaps made from different plant extracts. The use of natural soaps is increasing day by day due to their fragrance and cleaning properties.

But is every natural soap on the market really natural? How do we recognize natural soap?

There are several ways to recognize natural soap. The simplest methods are foam formation and dissolving in water. Natural soaps start to dissolve in water very easily. However, it foams less than soaps with chemical ingredients. Some chemicals are added to make the soap foam a lot. These additions cause dryness on the skin.

There are many types of natural soaps.

• Green Laurel Soap
• Nettle Soap
• Soap with mastic gum extract
• Lavender soap
• Rose petal soap
• Chamomile soap

Benefits of natural soaps; They do not cause itching or eczema compared to soaps containing chemicals. It has many benefits from acne, wrinkles and sagging skin to hair care.

Since soaps come into direct contact with the skin, the ingredients they contain must work safely and effectively. The quality of soaps is measured by their ability to clean, their effect on the skin and overall performance. In this context, some important quality control tests are as follows:

1. pH Value Test: The pH value of the soap determines whether it is compatible with the skin. The pH of the skin usually ranges between 4.5 and 5.5. Soaps should not cause skin irritation, so the pH value should generally be between 5-7. Soaps with a high pH can dry or irritate the skin.
2. Viscosity Test for Liquid Soaps: The viscosity of soap affects its ease of use and dispersion. The ideal consistency of the soap is important for effective cleaning. Soaps with high viscosity may be more effective on the skin with prolonged use.
3. Stability and Shelf Life Tests: The quality of the soap should not deteriorate over time. To ensure a patient shelf life for soaps, soap formulations should be tested for stability. These tests determine whether the soap shows color, odor or textural changes over time.
4. Determination of Surfactant Content: In order for the soap to provide effective cleaning, the surfactants it contains must be in the correct ratio. This test determines the cleaning power of the soap. The ratio of surfactants determines the soap's ability to dissolve oils and dirt.

Nanolab Laboratories Group continues to provide services within the scope of Soap Analysis. We also provide services in Surfactant Analysis in Detergents.

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